Greetings, Louise!
This resonated with me on a very personal level. Sometimes the bonds that are supposed to be important are damaging and a hurdle instead. Thanks for reading my story and sharing yours!

Well written, Louise, with great description. I agree that it’s one thing to improve ourselves, but another to cut cords with our family, especially our mother if she’s done nothing wrong. One day if she has children of her own she may have deep regret for being so selfish, especially if she looks in the mirror and sees her mother. It happens. —- Suzanne